i need to get two new HDs for my new DAW. one for the OS and one for storage. i need quiet ones, are any particular models more quiet than others? (i use WD personally) any specific things you look for besides seek times and 7,200rpm?
A solid-state drive might be worth looking into, as there is no platter in the drive to spin up each time you access it, there for it runs quieter (zero noise) and quicker, and much cooler.
I believe the question up for debate was whether or not there were quieter models of HDs available...not whether or not they were expensive or cheap. Further, if a completely silent HD is something this person needs due to the fact they're operating right next to their DAW, maybe it's worth the bucks? Even further, solid state drives are better anyways as their response times are next to nothing! :)
I've found WD's to be the quietest with Seagates running a close second. Maxtors and Samsungs are not far behind that. Hitachi and most others are a little louder than I prefer for audio.
I general most newer SATA drives are more than quiet enough for audio. Older IDE Drives tend to make considerably more noise.
Any new drive you choose should be fine as far as noise is concerned
I have a western digital in my computer. It is very quiet and its an older IDE drive. As my external I have a Fantom drive and I love it. Barely any noise, cool case, and has an esata connection like I like. Bought it on sale for $100.00 too at compusa.
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A solid-state drive might be worth looking into, as there is no
A solid-state drive might be worth looking into, as there is no platter in the drive to spin up each time you access it, there for it runs quieter (zero noise) and quicker, and much cooler.
Do you own an ssd?
Do you own an ssd?
If you're addressing me, the answer is no... However, I have pl
If you're addressing me, the answer is no...
However, I have played with them, and read plenty about them...all the info is there!
The average joe is just not going to spend the money on one of t
The average joe is just not going to spend the money on one of these.
It's too high a cost per gig for solid state verses an off the shelf drive.
I believe the question up for debate was whether or not there we
I believe the question up for debate was whether or not there were quieter models of HDs available...not whether or not they were expensive or cheap. Further, if a completely silent HD is something this person needs due to the fact they're operating right next to their DAW, maybe it's worth the bucks? Even further, solid state drives are better anyways as their response times are next to nothing! :)
Fair enough. Look into a firewire chassis and get the longest c
Fair enough.
Look into a firewire chassis and get the longest cable available so to have the cheaper off the shelf drive in another room of the studio:)
Quiet, cheap and easy.
A WHOLE lot like me!!
Space wrote: Fair enough. Look into a firewire chassis and get
Haha! I like it! That just might be the way to do it!
I've found WD's to be the quietest with Seagates running a close
I've found WD's to be the quietest with Seagates running a close second. Maxtors and Samsungs are not far behind that. Hitachi and most others are a little louder than I prefer for audio.
I general most newer SATA drives are more than quiet enough for audio. Older IDE Drives tend to make considerably more noise.
Any new drive you choose should be fine as far as noise is concerned
I have a Seagate and I absolutely love it...it's nice and quiet,
I have a Seagate and I absolutely love it...it's nice and quiet, and if it acts up, I just slap it like it's Momma should've....
Try not to take me too seriously :)
I have a western digital in my computer. It is very quiet and it
I have a western digital in my computer. It is very quiet and its an older IDE drive. As my external I have a Fantom drive and I love it. Barely any noise, cool case, and has an esata connection like I like. Bought it on sale for $100.00 too at compusa.